Legal Officer
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Managing Director
Job Summary
- BrowseCareersThe role ensures the proper structuring of transactions, regulatory compliance, and efficient recovery of outstanding payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Advisory & Transaction Management: Provide legal support across projects, structure JV agreements, conduct due diligence, and manage contracts.
- Corporate Structuring & Governance: Manage corporate compliance, filings, and governance documentation.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Develop compliance systems and mitigate legal risks.
- Contract Structuring & Commercial Advisory: Draft and negotiate contracts with strong commercial protections. 5. Contract Enforcement & Receivables Management Track payments, follow up on receivables, issue demand notices, and manage debt recovery processes.
- Administrative Oversight: Supervise office systems, documentation, and vendor agreements.
- Human Resources & Staff Compliance: Draft employment contracts and advise on HR compliance matters.
- Strategic & Business Support Support business growth through legal and commercial advisory services.
Qualifications
- LLB + BL, 5–7 years experience, strong corporate-commercial and real estate background.
- Key Performance Indicators Transaction success, compliance adherence, contract efficiency, and receivables recovery performance.
Key Competencies:
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Strong organisational and follow-through capability (especially on payments and enforcement)
- Integrity, discretion, and professionalism The ideal candidate is not only a legal professional.
Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@pgconsultingng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.